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SL61 NBZ

2011 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 683,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 NBZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 52,230 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2020 49,776 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,337 miles

DRIVER'S VIEW TO FRONT RESTRICTED

Fail 12 Dec 2018 43,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

DRIVER'S VIEW TO FRONT RESTRICTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,085 miles

driver's view to centre,front restricted

evidence of ageing in nsf tyre tread

Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,500 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SL61 NBZ is a 2011 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL61 NBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL61 NBZ registered?

SL61 NBZ is a 2011 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SL61 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 NBZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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